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Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 182
Bill 118 HRES 182, titled "Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and address the systemic inequalities and discrimination faced by Black workers in the United States.
The resolution highlights the significant disparities that exist in the workforce, including lower wages, limited access to quality education and job opportunities, and higher rates of unemployment and underemployment among Black workers. It also recognizes the historical and ongoing impact of racism and discrimination on the economic and social well-being of Black communities.
In addition, the resolution calls for the passage of legislation that aims to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce, such as increasing access to education and training programs, promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring practices, and enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 182 seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Black workers in the US and to advocate for policies that promote equality and opportunity for all individuals in the workforce.
The resolution highlights the significant disparities that exist in the workforce, including lower wages, limited access to quality education and job opportunities, and higher rates of unemployment and underemployment among Black workers. It also recognizes the historical and ongoing impact of racism and discrimination on the economic and social well-being of Black communities.
In addition, the resolution calls for the passage of legislation that aims to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce, such as increasing access to education and training programs, promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring practices, and enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 182 seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Black workers in the US and to advocate for policies that promote equality and opportunity for all individuals in the workforce.
Congressional Summary of HRES 182
This resolution expresses support for efforts to reduce inequalities facing the Black workforce, including closing the wage gap, closing the unemployment gap, and improving access to job training programs, career skills building programs, and educational opportunities.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 182
Bill HRES 182 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill HRES 182 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2023. Bill HRES 182's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of February 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 182
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
58Democrat Cosponsors
58Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 182
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentPotential Impact Areas
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Labor standards
- Minority employment
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Wages and earnings
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 182
Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
Expressing support for America's Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 182
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